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Reproach

Definition

(formal) To express or feel disapproval or disappointment towards someone for something they have done or failed to do; to criticize or blame someone for a fault or mistake. Often used in formal or literary contexts to convey a sense of moral or ethical censure.

Example Sentences

1The community reproached the local government for its slow response to the natural disaster.
2She felt a deep sense of reproach towards herself for not speaking up against the injustice.
3The media reproached the company for its lack of transparency in the financial scandal.
4The teacher reproached the student for not following the rules, but also offered guidance on how to improve.
5There is a fine line between constructive criticism and reproach, and managers must be aware of this distinction when giving feedback.

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